The Automotive Service Association (ASA) announced that due to economic conditions, the national ASA board of directors has voted unanimously to freeze national membership dues, foregoing a potential increase initially discussed for 2009.
“We want to do everything we can to help our members who have suffered as a result of this tough economy,” said Ron Pyle, ASA president and chief staff executive. “While some members in certain parts of the country have overcome these tough economic times and fared rather well, there are many ASA shops in other parts of the country that are struggling to stay afloat. Economic times will get better. We’re here to help our member-businesses now and going forward.”
ASA believes that by not increasing national dues for 2009, current members will be better positioned to continue their membership and take advantage of the money-saving product and service benefits that ASA member shops are offered.
ASA noted that it offers a continuous membership dues payment plan, which allows members to pay annual dues with an automatic credit card deduction quarterly, semiannually or annually. For more information about this program, call (800) 272-7467 ext. 220.
For more information about ASA member benefits, call (800) 272-7467 ext. 295 or visit www.asaondemand.com.